How to watch the Boston Celtics without cable
| Team | Boston Celtics |
|---|---|
| League | NBA — Atlantic Division |
| Home market | Boston, MA |
| Local games | NBC Sports Boston (verify current carriage) |
| National games | ESPN, ABC and NBC (some games on Peacock and Prime Video) |
| Best RSN coverage | DirecTV Stream, FuboTV |
Best services to watch the Boston Celtics
Local Boston Celtics games need NBC Sports Boston, where DirecTV Stream and FuboTV lead; national games air on ESPN, ABC, NBC.
| Service | Our score | From /mo | Free trial | Streams | Cloud DVR | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DirecTV Stream | 8.7 | $87 | 5 days | Unlimited at home | Unlimited | you want a cable-like experience with regional sports networks and unlimited in-home streams |
| FuboTV | 9.0 | $80 | 7 days | Up to 10 at home | Unlimited (varies by plan) | you want a sports-heavy lineup with a high channel count and lots of simultaneous streams |
| YouTube TV | 9.3 | $83 | Varies | 3 | Unlimited | you want a broad, mainstream lineup with unlimited DVR and reliable local channels in most areas |
| Hulu + Live TV | 9.0 | $83 | Varies | 2 (unlimited add-on) | Unlimited | you want live TV bundled with a huge on-demand library plus Disney+ and ESPN+ |
| Sling TV | 8.6 | $40 | None (occasional promos) | 1 (Orange) / 3 (Blue) | 50 hours included | you want the cheapest route into live sports and news and don't rely on local broadcast channels everywhere |
Prices are starting monthly prices seen at last review and exclude taxes/fees. Always confirm the current price and channel lineup on the provider’s site.
Prices are starting prices and coverage varies by ZIP code — confirm the channels that carry Boston Celtics games for your area first.
Where Boston Celtics games air
Boston Celtics games split two ways. Local games air on NBC Sports Boston, the team’s regional sports network, so confirm carriage before you pay. National games air on ESPN, ABC, NBC, which most services include. For the league-wide picture, see how to watch the NBA without cable.
Step by step
- Confirm NBC Sports Boston is carried for your ZIP code.
- Pick a service above and start the plan — use a free trial first if offered.
- Install the app on your TV, streaming device, or phone.
- Open the live guide on game day and find the Boston Celtics.
Frequently asked questions
What channel are Boston Celtics games on?
Local Boston Celtics games air on NBC Sports Boston; national games are on ESPN, ABC and NBC (some games on Peacock and Prime Video). Verify current carriage, as RSN line-ups change.
What is the cheapest way to watch the Boston Celtics?
Among full-lineup services, Sling TV is usually cheapest at $40/mo, but confirm it carries NBC Sports Boston first — the cheapest plan is useless without the local games.
Which streaming service carries NBC Sports Boston?
DirecTV Stream has the broadest regional sports network coverage, with FuboTV close behind. Availability is ZIP-specific, so use the channel finder to confirm NBC Sports Boston before subscribing.